installing headers
02-17-2007, 12:21 AM
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installing headers
would you guys install headers and x pipe or have a shop do it? i've got acess to the navy's auto shop and a few friends willing to help, but man, if my local speed shop is telling me 6 hours; then it's going to take us 12?
what do i need to know before i tackle something so big?
thanks!
what do i need to know before i tackle something so big?
thanks!
02-17-2007, 12:31 AM
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RE: installing headers
it is alot easier then it sounds. Took me and one friend 4 hours to do it our first time and the car was on jack stands. Here is a good site for you. http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/lt_install/index.shtml
02-17-2007, 12:34 AM
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RE: installing headers
my car is currently sitting on jackstands right now with the k member out. My headers just came in today. Took me roughly 4 hoursto get it apart taking my time. Im doing it by myself in a single car garage in 5 degree weather with no heat...lol Anyways, its not that bad at all. I would strongly recommend doing it yourself and save the money it would take for the install.
02-17-2007, 12:39 AM
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RE: installing headers
i would do it myself i did not bad at all...but just so you know take the starter off and undo the a/c just let the a.c hang there use some safty wire or coat hanger to take the wieght off the hoses and its not to bad oo yea and you have to raise the engine about 1-2 inchs
02-17-2007, 12:39 AM
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RE: installing headers
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my car is currently sitting on jackstands right now with the k member out. My headers just came in today. Took me roughly 4 hoursto get it apart taking my time. Im doing it by myself in a single car garage in 5 degree weather with no heat...lol Anyways, its not that bad at all. I would strongly recommend doing it yourself and save the money it would take for the install.
my car is currently sitting on jackstands right now with the k member out. My headers just came in today. Took me roughly 4 hoursto get it apart taking my time. Im doing it by myself in a single car garage in 5 degree weather with no heat...lol Anyways, its not that bad at all. I would strongly recommend doing it yourself and save the money it would take for the install.
02-17-2007, 12:44 AM
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RE: installing headers
i jacked up the engine and still had to remove starter plus it gives you alot of room espesially when putting in the bolts on the bottom (starter is only 2 or 3 bolts) well worth the removale makes the job easier
02-17-2007, 06:02 AM
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RE: installing headers
im about to recieve my mac headers and prochamber i just purchased from tah blowout sale... and im thinkin about doin ti myself because all the shops around mckinney charge from 400 to 500 bucks soo idk wich way i should go me and my friend will probably do it since the write up you gave is a keeper
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